# HRZN vs DYED Editor

The clearest difference is rating: DYED Editor at 4.9 against HRZN's 4.4. DYED Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). HRZN's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HRZN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DYED Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DYED Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of HRZN's written reviews are positive against 93% of DYED Editor's.

HRZN ships an update monthly, DYED Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HRZN | DYED Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hrzn/id1398160182/reviews) | **[4.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyed-editor/id1461141259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sasquatch Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237537108) | [NOTEGG Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090697757) |

## What reviewers say

### HRZN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hrzn/id1398160182)

Create cinematic photos with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio and a variety of custom film effects. Design your own unique cameras with adjustable aspect ratios, film styles, preferred lenses, and fine-tuned details. Import existing photos to apply consistent edits for batch posting.

**Highlights:** 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio, Handpicked film effects, Custom camera creation, Adjustable aspect ratios, Customizable film effects, Import and edit photos, Timestamp overlays

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership: Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership: Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership: Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything (Legacy) | $24.99 | one-time |


### DYED Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyed-editor/id1461141259)

This photo editing app automatically suggests background colors to complement your images. It offers a variety of color combinations, including dark and bright options, and allows for background blurring and frame adjustments. Photos are automatically saved to your album.

**Highlights:** Automatic background color recommendations, Variety of color combinations, Dark and bright color options, Background blur effect, Adjust picture to frame, Automatic photo saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED ITEM | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HRZN free?

HRZN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DYED Editor free?

DYED Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HRZN or DYED Editor?

DYED Editor is rated higher. HRZN averages 4.4 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while DYED Editor averages 4.9 from 69 ratings.

### Do HRZN or DYED Editor have ads?

DYED Editor shows ads; HRZN does not.

### Which is updated more often, HRZN or DYED Editor?

HRZN ships an update monthly, and DYED Editor every 3 days. Most recently, HRZN was updated on September 4, 2026 and DYED Editor on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*